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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
7
The report covers a record wheat yield for Ihananga and mentions attempts to exceed 500000 per year in tax burden. It notes political shifts, the Democratic critique of Republicans, and local editorials labeling Democratic press bureaus as scurrilous. Also referenced are opinions on bankruptcy law, garrison duty in Manila, and a judged fair praised for architecture.
The Carroll Herald cites The Register claiming ex-Senator J. B Hursh of Creston offers farm loans at five percent. It argues money can be borrowed on farms at low rates, noting prior high rates before 1873 and that farms have risen in value. The piece urges voters to demand Congress adopt a gold standard to secure a full dollar.
A man who had quickly built a fortune buys a luxuriously fitted house but discovers he neglected a library. He asks a bookseller to supply a library with no tastes, just “Shakespeare” and all of his works. The anecdote, from Arson’s Weekly, contrasts wealth with literary craving.
An exchange quotes Mr Blyking asking about his daughter’s progress in art education. The teacher affirms improvement. A separate fragment mentions a 15 to 18 month old child with a diarrhea and vomiting episode, treated with home remedies before a physician was consulted.
Spain accepts the peace terms proposed by the United States, a note completed and submitted to the queen regent before a cabinet meeting. American forces have peaceful possession of eastern Porto Rico, with light-houses lit and minimal resistance. Reports detail substantial Spanish naval losses at Maimonville, and Aguinaldo questions U.S. aims, while Shafter seeks to withdraw troops from Santiago for embarkation home. The official peace terms center on Cuban relinquishment, immediate evacuation of Cuba and Puerto Rico, and U.S. control of Manila pending a broader treaty.
Captain Charles F. Clark commander of the battleship Oregon, off Santiago, has been invalided home. Reports say sickness from climatic strain. leave of absence granted, illness details unclear. Clark, who joined the navy in 1860 and captain in 1896, is regarded by naval authorities as one of the best equipped officers.
Aug 9 Bismarck North Dakota reports a massive fire destroying the Northern Pacific depot agent’s office and a wholesale stretch of brick and frame buildings. The Tribune office, Hare’s hardware, First National bank, Central block, post office, Merchants’ bank, and Kupitz store were consumed. Homes in a north block burned. many residents left homeless. Origin undetermined with state of insurance likely covering half the loss.
Elmer E Green of Goldfield Colorado shoots wife Cora in Bellevue Nebraska and then kills himself The wife survives after the attempted murder The story spans another note about Secretary Alger planning to repatriate bodies of soldiers from Santiago and replace grave headstones at national cemeteries with permanent ones also mentions a trans Atlantic steamship wreck report from Lloyds agent at St Johns Newfoundland
A sporting man recalls Schaefer once ran a billiard room in this city. He refused money games, proposing to pay with drinks for the house instead. An old farmer challenged him for a game for stakes of hospitality, and the match lasted until the farmer was satisfied.
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